Red River at Clay City, KY
Is Red River at Clay City, KY flooding right now?
Red River at Clay City, KY measured 2.71 ft on 2026-10-23 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.3 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.71 ft
Streamflow
44 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.75 ft on Sat, Dec 9, 1978.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.75 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 25.81 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 24.08 ft | 2004-06-01 |
| 23.9 ft | 1962-02-28 |
| 23.36 ft | 2010-05-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Creek near Stanton, KY | 7.0 mi | Powell County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 11 near College Hill, KY | 10.8 mi | Estill County |
| Slate Creek at Highway 713 near Mt. Sterling, KY | 12.3 mi | Montgomery County |
| Furnace Fork near Crystal, KY | 12.8 mi | Estill County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 12 near Irvine, KY | 12.9 mi | Estill County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.